The New York Times – Music:
The Pasteur Institute in Paris, known for its world-altering scientific research, has been making advancements in another field: the musical arts.
Category: France
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#MeToo Stalled in France. Judith Godrèche Might Be Changing That.
The New York Times – Film:
Judith Godrèche says the abuse of children and women is stitched into the fabric of the French movie industry. This time, the country seems to be listening more closely.
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5 New Hotels Where the Past Meets the Present
The New York Times – Travel:
Turrets, towers and tapestries greet guests at these evocative hotels in reimagined historic buildings in London, New York and beyond. (The food’s not bad, either.)
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Aya Nakamura, French-Malian Singer, Is Caught in Olympic Storm
The New York Times – Music:
Aya Nakamura’s music is one of France’s top cultural exports. But reports that she might perform at the Paris Games have prompted fierce debates over identity and language.
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France Adds 54 Creations to Its Décor and Arts Collection
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Mobilier National, the national repository of furniture and decorative arts, adds 54 creations by contemporary artisans.
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In Watches, He’s a ‘Bit of a Maverick’
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Romaric André, best known as seconde/seconde/, spends his time putting art and whimsy into timepieces.
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A Painter’s Role? Capturing the Sparkle of a Gemstone
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
As one artist wrote: “Luxury is not found in the cold pixels of our phone or computer.”
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The Breguet Name Means More Than Watches
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A descendant of the founder, as well as the company itself, helped shape the aviation industry.
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Micheline Presle, Actress Known for ‘Devil in the Flesh,’ Dies at 101
The New York Times – Film:
A link to France’s first golden age of cinema, she drew international attention for a 1947 film that created a scandal in France and was banned in Britain for years.